About This Guide

This Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install array trays in a cabinet, physically set up and connect your array to a host, apply power and to add network functionality, including storage management (multipath/failover), IP addressing, and DHCP.

The terminology used in this document refers to the Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays. There are two styles of controller trays, each with different host interface ports (SAS or FC). There is also the expansion tray, which enables the Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays to have more disk drives attached. The components that slide into the trays are called customer replaceable units (CRUs) or modules.

Array management, data host management, and remote command line interface (CLI) functions are performed by the Sun Storage Common Array Manager (CAM) software. For installation and initial configuration of the array, including firmware upgrades, initial array setup, partitioning domains, configuring storage, and configuring IP addressing, see the Sun Storage Common Array Manager Installation and Setup Guide.


Before You Begin

Refer to the following documents to make sure physical dimensions, service clearances, and power connections are ready for the installation of the array.


Related Documentation


Task

Title

Review safety information

Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Safety and Compliance Manual

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

Review known issues and workarounds

Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Release Notes

Sun Storage Common Array Manager Release Notes

Prepare the site

Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Site Preparation Guide

Install the array

Sun Storage 2500-M2 Arrays Hardware Installation Guide

Install the management software

Sun Storage Common Array Manager Quick Start Guide

Sun Storage Common Array Manager Installation and Setup Guide

Configure host bus adapters

Sun Storage Host Bus Adapter Configuration Guide

Install multipath driver

Sun StorageTek MPIO Device Specific Module Installation Guide, For Microsoft Windows OS

Sun StorageTek RDAC Multipath Failover Driver Installation Guide, For Linux OS

Manage the array

Sun Storage Common Array Manager Array Administration Guide and Online Help

Sun Storage Common Array Manager CLI Guide

Troubleshooting and hardware replacement procedures

Service Advisor, launched from Sun Storage Common Array Manager



Documentation, Support, and Training

These web sites provide additional resources: